Tuesday, 17 November 2009 00:00
A huge buzzword these days is, ‘Green’. It resonates with so many people and through so many industries.
Design is no exception. There are Green building materials, Green energy, and even Green fabrics to consider.Green can be a little costly for the client, but there’s no doubt that it is great for the environment. Green materials are gaining in popularity, but they are not used often enough to be quite more cost effective than their more traditional counterparts. But they just might be worth it. Consider these materials that are, at least, similar in price:
Bamboo
Bamboo is becoming a popular choice for flooring because it is attractive, durable, and made from a highly renewable resource.Low-Toxicity Paint
Low-toxicity paint is a nice choice if you are concerned about the kind of fumes that the paint produces in the air of your structure. Often these paints are reasonably priced, too.Some municipalities have been known to spend more on Green materials for their buildings. It will cost them more in materials to create that structure, but it could help the global good and perhaps provide a more sound work environment for their valuable employees.
address the front pier wall and all neighborhood signage.
and the columns and arch surrounding the tub, are similar to those in the first option.
Four distinct tile styles define and decorate the shower. A small travertine marble tile covers the floor. Along the base of the shower wall, laid out in a diamond pattern, are granite squares. The shower seat and soap niche are also tiled in granite. The decorative border above the granite is a listello tile, and the walls are lined with the same tile that surrounds the tub.
her closets. A dressmaker mirror, which was placed in the dressing area between the closets in Option 1, was placed across from the double doors to her closet. 
g interest in a minimalist style these days. We’re seeing the desire for a lot of clean lines, clean spaces, and a cleaner design over all. 
give the entire community a more Mediterranean look. Beyond those larger upgrades, there are some smaller details that will be redone as well – and they are just as important.